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The World's Okayest Entrepreneur

The World's Okayest Entrepreneur

Hosted by Andrew Vomhof and Larissa Loden

Episodes

31

Latest episode

Feb 2024

Language

EN

About the show

Hello, we are Andrew and Larissa, two friends who love the entrepreneurial ride. We truly love talking about business and all of the failures and learnings that have come with it. Join us for the wild ride as we share stories of the highest highs and lowest lows of running a business and maintaining our mental health in the process. IG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpod TT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

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February 29, 20243 min

When Something Isn't Working For You, It's Time to Rework It | An Update from The World's Okayest Entrepreneurs | Episode #30

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.The World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

January 23, 20241 hr 16 min

Your Instincts Are Your Superpower | An Eye Opening Conversation with Erin Werde of Instinctive Advantage | Episode #029

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.In the is episode we sat down with Erin Werde, A Kolbe Certified Consultant and President and Owner of The Instinctive Advantage, a company that specializes in building better teams through the power of instincts. The Kolbe Test, also know as The Kolbe A Index, is an assessment that measures a person's natural instincts and strengths. In this episode you will hear us discuss the results of Andrew and Larissa's Kolbe results and what it all means. This episode is full of so many great insights on why we all work they way we do and why sometimes we feel out of place in the way we "think" we should be working.The Instinctive AdvantageLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-werde-7671917/The World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

January 15, 20241 hr 42 min

From Tech to Farm, How Jack and Betsy Built TC Farm | Episode #28

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.In the is episode we sat down with Jack and Betsy McCann founders TC Farm, a Minnesota based pasture raised meat and produce CSA. Their story of building TC Farm is good one! With no past experience farming, Jack a serial entrepreneur in tech and Betsy a musical band director, followed their passion for sourcing better food right into building a business. Follow along until the end for this incredible story of curiosity and tenacity. TC FarmIG: https://www.instagram.com/tcfarmmn/?hl=enThe World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

January 10, 202412 min

The 6-Month MBA in 12 Books | Episode #027

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.And we don't have MBA's either! But do you know who does? Ben Meer. We came across a post of his on social media about his 6 month MBA plan by reading 12 books. Ben Meer does actually have his MBA from Cornell University and is a consultant for a lot of large companies. So we decided we'd take on this reading challenge and invite you all along on the journey. Here is the book list below:The Book List:I Will Teach you to Be Rich | Ramit SethiFinancial Intelligence | Joe Knight, John Case, and Karen BermanZero to One | Blake Masters and Peter ThielThe Lean Startup | Eric Ries The Goal | Eliyahu M. Goldratt & Jeff CoxThe 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing | Al Ries and Jack TroutThinking in Systems | Donella MeadowsNever Split the Difference | Chris VossSteal The Show | Michael PortHow to Be a Power Connector | Judy RobinettTeam of Teams | General Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins, David Silverman, Chris FussellThe Almanak of Naval Ravikant | Eric JorgensonBONUS:Who Not...

January 2, 20241 hr 26 min

The Okayest MBA with Darin Lynch, Founder & CEO of Irish Titan | Episode #026

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA (or in this case HAS and MBA) and is just figuring it out as they go.In this episode we speak with Darin Lynch, Founder of Irish Titan, a digital marketing agency that builds and grows eCommerce channels. Darin Lynch is our first guest to have an MBA, but he is not your typical MBA graduate. His story is full of humor and wit and some of the best business mindsets to help you grow and understand yourself and business.Irish TitanIG: https://www.instagram.com/irish.titan/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/irish-titan/The World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

December 27, 202310 min

Be the Sherlock Holmes of Your Process: An Okayest Reflection with Josie Lewis | Episode #025

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.In this episode Larissa does an Okayest Reflection on a clip from Episode 18 with Josie Lewis. In the clip Josie shares with us her process for distilling down the things she learns and that inspire her. We discuss how reflection is an important tool for understanding how to implement the learnings into our creative process and how everyones' process is unique to each person. Josie LewisJosie Lewis Art TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@josielewisartJosie Lewis Art IG: https://www.instagram.com/josielewisartThe Josie Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_josie_showThe World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

December 20, 20237 min

Be Present and Slow Down Time | An Okayest Reflection with Lindsey Bomgren of Nourish Move Love | Episode #024

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.In this episode Andrew does an Okayest Reflection on a clip from Episode 11 with Lindsey Bomgren. This time of year after we've been grinding away towards the holiday with work and family, we often have a hard time turning off the adrenaline and momentum, and instead turn to social media or email to keep the work party going. But what is the trade off?In this clip Lindsey talks about how, even though social media and hard work is important to her business, it at times had gotten in the way from being present with her family, and how she's had to navigate the trade offs of both hard work and focusing on family.Nourish Move LoveIG: https://www.instagram.com/nourishmovelove/YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/nourishmoveloveThe World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

December 12, 20231 hr 51 min

Stay Curious, Build Momentum, and Scale. An Epic Conversation with Chad Hetherington | Episode #023

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.In this episode we spoke to Chad Hetherington. Chad is a serial entrepreneur, and most recently the CEO/Co-Founder of The Stable (Acquired by Accenture), a Minneapolis based commerce agency. His story is a truly inspiring epic of tenacity and determination. Give it a listen and you will find out, the episode speaks for itself! Chad HetheringtonLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhetherington/The World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

December 4, 20231 hr 6 min

You Can Have the Best Product Ever, But if Nobody Sees it, it Doesn't Matter | How Jessica Totillo Coster Built eCommerce Badassery | Episode# 022

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.In the episode we talked to Jess from eCommerce Badassery. Jess has 20+ years in retail experience and is a true expert in email marketing. From successfully opening a brick + mortar in NY during the 2008 financial meltdown to slinging dildos on the internet, Jess has done it all. Listen for the rollercoaster of stories and stay till the end for a little hidden treasure!eCommerce BadasseryIG: https://www.instagram.com/ecommercebadasseryThe World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

November 27, 20231 hr 22 min

Solo Travel is One of the Best Investments You Can Make in Yourself! Hayley Matthews-Jones | Episode #021

Welcome to the "World's Okayest Entrepreneur," the podcast for the okay entrepreneur who doesn't have an MBA and is just figuring it out as they go.In this episode we talked to Hayley Matthews-Jones, CEO of Minneapolis Craft Market & Minneapolis Vintage Market, and COO of The Get Down Coffee Co. She is a dynamic person with such great insights on everything from traveling to business, with an unbreakable drive for growing and organizing community through events. Minneapolis Craft Market IG: https://www.instagram.com/mplscraftmkt/Minneapolis Vintage Market IG: https://www.instagram.com/mplsvintagemkt/The Get Down Coffee Company IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegetdowncoffeeco/The World's Okayest EntrepreneurIG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldsokayestpod/TW: https://twitter.com/wrldsokayestpodTT:https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsokayestpod

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